A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking

Fourteen-year-old Mona isn't a typical wizard; her magic only works on bread. She spends her days at her aunt's bakery, making gingerbread men dance. However, her life is upended when she finds a dead body on the floor and realizes a killer is targeting mages. With the city's defenders gone, Mona must use her unconventional talents-and a sentient sourdough starter-to protect her home. This whimsical yet dark fantasy offers a unique magic system and a courageous, relatable young protagonist.

A well-known book with a dedicated readership.